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RC51 BNC

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,385 mi
Last recorded13,385 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC51 BNC
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 13,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 13,224 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 13,003 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 12,911 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 12,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 11,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 11,314 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 11,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,058 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,976 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 10,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 10,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,353 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 9,304 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 7,650 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?

Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 269
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 110
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RC51 BNC is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 13,018 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 Sp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RC51 BNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 Sp typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RC51 BNC registered?

RC51 BNC is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is RC51 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC51 BNC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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